Immunoglobulin A, Quantitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB73
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IGA
Alternate Names
  • IgA
  • IgA, Total
  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin A, Serum
  • Total IgA

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

Order must include the patient's age

Specimen Requirements:

-AND-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 8 Months
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 8 Months
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 8 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0 days -1 Month 1.4 - 3.6 mg/dL
1 Month - 2 Months 1.3 - 52.5 mg/dL 
2 Months - 3 Months 2.8 - 46.6 mg/dL
3 Months - 4 Months 4.6 - 45.6 mg/dL
4 Months - 5 Months 4.4 - 72.3 mg/dL
5 Months - 6 months 8.0 - 83.2 mg/dL
6 Months - 7 Months 8.0 - 67.4 mg/dL
7 Months -10 Months 10.9 - 89.1 mg/dL
10 Months -1 Year 15.8 - 83.2 mg/dL
1 Year - 2 Year 13.9 - 104.9 mg/dL
2 Year - 3 Year 13.9 - 121.8 mg/dL
3 Year - 4 Year 21.8 - 157.4 mg/dL
4 Year - 6 Year 24.8 - 152.5 mg/dL
6 Year - 9 Year 32.7 - 200.0 mg/dL
9 Year -10 Year 44.6 - 233.6 mg/dL
10 year - 200 Year 68.0 - 378.0 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Nephelometry

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01485623


CPT Coding

82784